Looking for something to help teach children about different textures? Check out Educational Insights Teachable Touchables. Young learners can build tactile awareness and vocabulary skills as they play with the different texture squares. Teachable Touchables comes with 20 texture squares in 10 different pairs. Each pillow is approximately 2 inches to 3 inches in size. […]
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5 Parent-Child Interaction Toys and Games
There are several things to consider if you’re looking for a toy or gift for a child with autism. Oftentimes children with autism like to keep to themselves, and playtime is a great time to teach! It’s important to look for toys that encourage social interaction. Keep on reading to learn more about different parent-child interaction […]
Coggy Brain Teaser Puzzle
Looking for a fun, challenging puzzle for your child? Check out the Coggy brain teaser puzzle by Fat Brain Toys. Coggy is a “folding, clicking puzzle of arranging gears to match challenge cards.” The puzzle features 16 colorful gears. There are four levels of difficulty: easy, medium, hard, extra hard. Not only is this a brain teaser, […]
Monday Tech Tip: Schweizer Handheld Magnifier
Joseph Chung from VFO shows us a Schweizer handheld magnifier for individuals with low vision. Check it out here: Click here to learn more about VFO and the low vision products they offer.
ChatAble – Symbol Based AAC App
If you’re looking to turn your iPad into an AAC device, there are several apps to help you do so. One available option is ChatAble, a symbol based AAC app. This app is ideal for individuals who are unable to write or speak. It provides a “grid of symbols (using PCS symbols or your own […]
Medisafe – Pill & Med Reminder App
Several patients often forget to take their medications. Over the years I’ve written about pill dispensers. In addition to automated pill dispensers, there are also helpful apps available, like Medisafe, which help ensure you take the proper dosage of medicine on time. Did you know? Improper medicine use and dosage tracking lead to: 50% of […]